By Erewunmi Peace

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate retirement of top directors in the Federal Ministry of Health who have spent eight years or more on the directorate cadre.

The directive, which was reportedly communicated through an official memo from the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, affects directors within the ministry, federal health institutions, and agencies under its supervision.

Enforcement of Tenure Policy

The move is said to be in line with the Federal Government’s public service tenure policy, which limits officers in the directorate level to a maximum of eight years in that position. The policy is part of ongoing reforms aimed at ensuring career progression, accountability, and efficiency within the civil service.

Sources indicate that affected directors have been instructed to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective departments pending further directives.

Implications for the Health Sector

The decision is expected to lead to leadership changes across several federal health agencies and institutions.

While the government maintains that the action is in compliance with existing civil service rules, stakeholders are watching closely to see how the transition will impact the administration of health services nationwide.

As of the time of filing this report, the ministry has not released a detailed public statement listing the affected officials.

More updates are expected as the situation develops.